Capitalization and Punctuation

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you use a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences by indicating pauses, stops, and the tone of the sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement or strong emotion.

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When do you use a comma in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to make it clear and easy to read.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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How do you capitalize titles of books?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.